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Honeymoon Upgrades

Travel Like a Rockstar

Launch your honeymoon into superspecial territory and land the VIP treatment in the air, at your hotel, and around town with these clever upgrade tricks.

Pictured here: Basico, Playa de Carmen, Mexico

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Snag a Stay in a Sold-Out Property

First note when the cancellation penalty kicks in for your desired dates, then call the night before to inquire about newly liberated rooms. It's likely someone will have bailed on a reservation at the last minute.

Pictured here: Halekulani, Oahu

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Pile on the Perks

Users of the new no-fee booking site Want Me Get Me are eligible for spa credits, a late checkout, and free Wi-Fi at top hotels such as Oberoi, Raffles, and Orient-Express.

Pictured here: Cayo Espanto, Belize

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Schmooze Your Way Into Business Class

It sounds weird, but making pals with other passengers preflight can pay off, says Gary Neff of BookYourAward.com. Some airlines (Delta, for one) let frequent flyers request companion upgrades for others at the gate.

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Skip Museum Lines

Many cities sell cards that give you deals on admission to top attractions -- and some even let you sail right past the queues, too. (For London, try londonpass.com; or parismuseumpass.com when in the City of Light).